About This Spot
Leighton, Australia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Australia.
Situated in Australia, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds, peaking from January to December, Leighton, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The beach faces WNW so the best wind is the sea breeze (SW). Strong SW are expected in summer and winter is a whole range but you can be lucky and get a northerly.
When to Go
Warm and windy most days in summer, it's Perth-hot and windy rash vest is essential in summer other wise you will come back looking like a cooked Crayfish (you can get one of those up the beach). In winter most wear a full length wetsuit but the water is still above 16°C. The on season is summer and some still kite during winter but they are storm riders-experienced kiters only.
What to Expect
A beach break exists but only works some times, during winter it can be fun. No reef in the kitezone, downwind has many limestone reefs that are very sharp and would make short work of a kite. Some seaweed on but otherwise great.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
The beach faces WNW so the best wind is the sea breeze (SW). Strong SW are expected in summer and winter is a whole range but you can be lucky and get a northerly.
Best Months
Water Conditions
A beach break exists but only works some times, during winter it can be fun. No reef in the kitezone, downwind has many limestone reefs that are very sharp and would make short work of a kite. Some seaweed on but otherwise great.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Perth: get on Stirling hwy. head south. Turn right at Mosman Park train station so that you cross the level crossing. Head southwest, once you pass the pedestrian bridge you are at the kite beach. From Freo: head up the coast, once over the river head for the sea, go north and you will be driving parallel to the beach, park near the pedestrian bridge. The car park is commonly hit by thieves.
Location
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